High-field MR Imaging Reveals an Acute Impact on Brain Function in Survivors of the Wenchuan Earthquake in China
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increased ALFF in survivors (red areas) compared to controls (p<0.05 corrected). Scatter plot figures show significant positive correlations between regional ALFF (the structure in blue circle) and the Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) scores and the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) scores in survivor group (p<0.05). High-field MR Imaging Reveals an Acute Impact on Brain Function in Survivors of the Wenchuan Earthquake in China
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